Case Studies

We are incredibly proud of the work we do to support young people, and feel that the greatest impact of our work will come from them. Our Case Studies will showcase the work we do with partners, on the streets, within schools, on a targeted one-to-one basis and within our own HQ. We feel that these real life stories are the best way we can demonstrate the impact of our work, which you can support here.

CASE STUDY | Positive Futures provides full support for a young person dealing with panic attacks and anxiety

The referral Jacob was referred to Positive Futures following a change of circumstance in the family home. He had been exposed to aggressive behaviour and a physical assault from his older sibling, which resulted in Police action and the sibling being accommodated...

CASE STUDY | Michael dances his way to confidence with Positive Futures

Michael, a young person from North Liverpool, was lacking confidence and suffering from anxiety when he first starting engaging with Positive Futures Liverpool. He wanted to be a Dance Leader, but his lack of confidence had held him back up until this point. The goals...

CASE STUDY | Positive Futures Family Support Worker leads the charge for Bespoke Educational Pathway for young person

Over a six-month period, Gaynor Moore, Family Support Worker with Positive Futures, has been working tirelessly to support a local Liverpool family who were desperate for some support. The young person in question, to be known as Kate, was struggling with mental...

CASE STUDY | Young person develops positivity and confidence due to Targeted Support Service

A 12-year old young person from North Liverpool has greatly benefitted from the Targeted Support Services of Positive Futures, after struggling with her confidence and self-esteem. The young person, who will be referred to as Beth, received 16 one-to-one targeted...

CASE STUDY | Isolated, lonely, and lacking in self-esteem – Positive Futures runs targeted group session to boost confidence of participants

Five girls aged between 11-14 have recently been benefitting from the support of Positive Futures Liverpool, to help them with their struggles around isolation, anxiety and self-esteem. These struggles were leading to problems at home. The group of participants all...

CASE STUDY | Positive Futures supports two siblings at risk of exclusion, to build a brighter future

In 2019, Positive Futures launched their Family Support Service. Why? Because they were increasingly seeing a demand from families who felt that they had nowhere left to turn for support. Since then, this service has seen an unprecedented demand, especially during the...

CASE STUDY | Positive Futures helps to shine a light on invisible child during lockdown

At the start of the lockdown, fears were raised over several young people who had been reliant on the interventions of Positive Futures for a number of years. For these young people, their time spent at Positive Futures symbolised times of happiness and safety, so...

CASE STUDY | Complete package of intervention delivered for child in need and his family

A young man, who for confidentiality will be known as DW, is now living a happier, healthier life thanks to the Targeted Support delivered by the charitable youth development organisation. The challenge DW was initially referred to Positive Futures by his Social...

CASE STUDY | Multi-agency approach enables young person to achieve their goals

The referral LM was referred to Positive Futures by his mum after his sibling had previously benefited from the Targeted Support Service available via the youth development charity. Age 16, he was refusing to attend school and was spending a lot of time with young...

CASE STUDY | Targeted one-to-one support helps young person explore feelings and emotions

A young person, who for confidentiality purposes will be known as ‘George’, has recently benefitted greatly from the Targeted Support Services of Positive Futures. This specialist intervention has allowed her to access emotional support for her anger and aggression...